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THE RESORT    This is The Celtic Manor Resort. This is luxury. And it is luxury on a grand scale. One of Britain’s finest destination resorts, it is nestled in the beautiful Usk Valley in South Wales and offers guests an awe-inspiring fourteen hundred acres of breathing space. This exclusive earthly paradise will offer the world-weary connoisseur an opportunity to relax and indulge, to rest and revive.    There are three exceptional Perhaps you would prefer to championship golf courses within succumb to the creature comforts the Resort, along with a world- of our luxurious spas or sample class Golf Academy recognised as the gastronomic delights of our one of Europe’s leading centres of six restaurants. The Resort offers a excellence. myriad of other outdoor pursuits including tennis, mountain biking, fishing and clay pigeon shooting.  “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” Coco Chanel The impressive atrium of the five star Resort Hotel promises our guests a stay in space and comfort. We offer a wide variety of room types with many offering spectacular views over the golf courses and the Severn Estuary.    Those who prefer a little heritage photos from a time long gone. There will enjoy a stay at the 19th century are four-poster beds for the romantics Manor House. The traditional among you and deluxe family rooms period styling has been preserved are available for guests who require throughout and its reception area a little more space to unwind. is decked with original prints and  Everything we do is done to make Each bathroom is furnished with sure your stay is out of the ordinary. luxurious Elemis toiletries and The bedrooms at the Resort are bath products. spacious and comfortable and all have Italian marble ensuites. Sweet dreams.     “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf Our guests are spoiled when it comes And for a change of scenery, guests to dining and eating well. can choose the gastronomic delights of both The Lodge Brasserie, with We offer a choice of six extraordinary its panoramic views overlooking the culinary experiences to choose from. 18th green of the Roman Road golf course, or award-winning Rafters, the Within the Resort Hotel there is The stunning restaurant at The Twenty Ten Olive Tree and its spectacular buffet, Le Clubhouse. Patio with its authentic French cuisine and then The Crown - a fine dining Just a stone’s throw from the Resort experience that we’re sure will satisfy Hotel is the Newbridge on Usk, the most demanding of gourmets. our traditional country pub serving wholesome country fare.    The Newbridge on Usk, a 200-year- and elegance in mind, each room old country inn, occupies an idyllic has a distinctive design with beautiful rural location sitting on the banks of furnishings, oak and teak pieces and the beautiful river Usk. Only a short a roll top bath and storm shower. distance from the Resort itself, it is the perfect location for Resort residents to The stunning gastro pub combines relax and unwind. quaint, old worldly charm with a modern twist. Reflecting the setting, Featuring six stylish en-suite the wholesome country fare is bedrooms, designed with comfort lovingly cooked using fresh, locally sourced produce.  “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James Comfortable sofas, blazing fires, and For the sport fans amongst you, afternoon tea; what could be better? the Cellar Bar in The Manor House provides the perfect retreat to enjoy a Here at Celtic Manor there are many pint and some live sport on the many ways to pass the afternoon and one widescreen televisions. of them is afternoon tea in Merlins. A truly agreeable hour indeed.    “Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Two luxurious spas, The Forum Spa For the ultimate finishing touch, and spa at Dylans Health and Fitness complete your pampering experience Club, offer visitors a sanctuary from with a professional hair styling the world of deadlines, rushing and session. Multi award-winning stylist stress. And with the finest treatments Rhys Giles and his talented team from Elemis and Leighton Denny, use luxurious Kerastase products for you are assured of that little bit of a simple restyle or special occasion nourishment for the body and spirit. styling.  Stay in shape or just leave the world behind you in one of our two health clubs - Dylans or The Forum, which include state of the art gymnasiums and spectacular swimming pools complemented by invigorating jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms.    Discover three spectacular courses, ultimate challenge built specifically to each with their own character and test the world’s greatest golfers at The challenges. The original Roman Road 2010 Ryder Cup. designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Senior, the challenging In early June the Resort hosts the Montgomerie course designed by annual Celtic Manor Wales Open, a the Ryder Cup legend himself, or leading European Tour event. the dramatic Twenty Ten course, the    There are two clubhouses within the The Twenty Ten is one of Europe’s finest manicured grounds of Celtic Manor. clubhouses and a fitting environment for the world’s top professionals who will The Lodge has a distinctly Canadian compete for The 2010 Ryder Cup. feel with its open fires, exposed cedar wood beams and hand-cut stone walls. Until then our guests can enjoy the It offers a wonderful space to relax and oak panelled splendour of the locker enjoy the panoramic views over the rooms or take a perch on the balcony Roman Road course and the Severn overlooking the course and the Usk Estuary. Valley beyond.    “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Gary Player The state of the art Golf Academy at Our team of professional coaches will Celtic Manor is perfect for beginners provide just the right amount of help to the game and experienced players and guidance to improve your game, alike. whether that be showing you how to pick up a club for the first time, full analysis of your swing using the latest digital technology, or a few helpful tips to solve that niggling problem.  Children are welcome guests at the everything from swings, slides and a Resort, and an action-packed schedule sandpit. of exciting weekend and school holiday activities are perfect for kids of any age. The Hideaway Club and crèche cater for children from birth to eleven years There’s guaranteed fun for all kids with of age, ensuring our younger guests a super cool games room to hang out never get bored. in where they can play lots of great games including air hockey, table There are also dedicated children’s tennis, table football and pool, plus swim times in The Forum pool, allowing an outdoor adventure playground has families to enjoy a fun time together.    The Resort has two professional 1,400 acres of panoramic parkland standard floodlit tennis courts, which on the edge of 23,000 acres of open have been graced by the likes of countryside, lends itself perfectly to Pat Cash, Henri Leconte and Goran all kinds of outdoor pursuits including Ivanisevic. mountain biking and walking along the Resort’s many trails. A stay at Celtic Manor can also open the door to a whole range of new experiences. Our ideal location, set in  Treetops Shooting School caters for here in the idyllic Welsh countryside all levels of sportsmen including including the River Wye, popular for beginners, experienced marksmen salmon, or the River Usk for a spot of and children aged 12 years and over. fly fishing. Our friendly instructors will impart their expert knowledge in a safe and The local area around Celtic Manor well organised environment. also boasts an abundance of historical attractions including Tintern Guests who prefer a more tranquil Abbey, Chepstow Castle and the pastime can choose to fish at one of Roman town of Caerleon, all within the many local lakes or scenic rivers easy reach of the Resort.    Whether it’s a wedding, conference, exhibition, a small informal meeting or an extravagant gala dinner, we can offer the ideal venue and the perfect backdrop, setting the scene for an unforgettable occasion.  Our Reservations Team are available seven days a week on +44 (0) 1633 410262 They will be delighted to help with bookings or any questions you might have. Or you can book accommodation and learn more online by visiting celtic-manor.com or email bookings@celtic-manor.com The Celtic Manor Resort is committed to preserving our natural environment and this booklet is printed on elemental chlorine-free paper made with timber from well-managed sustainable forests. The mills have ISO 14001 and certified chain of custody. Voted Number 1 UK Conference Hotel 2007, 2008 & 2009   Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom, NP18 1HQ T: +44 (0) 1633 413000 F: +44 (0) 1633 412910 celtic-manor.com